Ortofon MC Cadenza Black Cartridge

The Cadenza Black model features a Nude Shibata stylus with a boron cantilever, offering low effective mass due to its thin boron rod. This material is exceptionally stiff and lightweight compared to aluminum. Utilizing the WRD (Wide Range Damping) system, it provides separate high and low frequency damping control, as seen in MC Windfeld and other premium cartridges. The coil wire is Ortofon Aucurum, a 6NX copper wire with gold plating. The Cadenza Black excels in delivering detailed, consistent sound with impressive sound staging.
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Description
Cadenza Black – Premium Phono Cartridge
The Cadenza Black model features a Nude Shibata stylus, paired with an ultra-lightweight boron cantilever. This combination ensures a low mass, high stiffness system that surpasses the performance of traditional aluminum. It incorporates the advanced WRD/Wide Range Damping system that Ortofon has implemented in top-tier models like MC Windfeld, MC A90, MC Anna, Xpression, and MC A95 cartridges. This damping system allows for separate control of high and low frequency responses, delivering exceptional sound quality and detail.
The coil utilizes Ortofon Aucurum wire, a gold-plated 6NX copper wire renowned for its superior conductivity and durability. The Cadenza Black is revered for its unparalleled detail retrieval, consistent performance, and expansive sound staging, making it an excellent choice for audiophiles seeking the pinnacle of audio reproduction.
Key Features
Specification | Details |
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Output Voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec | 0.33 mV |
Channel Balance at 1 kHz | < 0.8 dB |
Channel Separation at 1 kHz | > 27 dB |
Channel Separation at 15 kHz | > 20 dB |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz, +1.5/0 |
Tracking Ability at 315Hz | 90 µm |
Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral | 16 µm/mN |
Stylus Type | Nude Shibata on Boron Cantilever |
Stylus Tip Radius | r/R 6/50 µm |
Tracking Force Range | 2.0-2.5 g (20-25 mN) |
Recommended Tracking Force | 2.3 g (23 mN) |
Additional information
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EAN |